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Assaria, KS
City in Saline County, Kansas.
Population
521
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,231
ZIP codes
0
Assaria and its ZIP codes
Assaria at a glance
- Assaria is about 62 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,500 a year, 6% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 (30% below Kansas) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Assaria, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Assaria, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,500
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
43.1%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (151), Swedish Americans (78), Irish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saline County. PPP loans are for Assaria.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,231
30,369 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$338M
FY 2026, $6,216 per person
How people get to work
Assaria, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Assaria, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
178
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Assaria, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Assaria
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| MentorCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| SmolanCity | 5.8 mi | 0.1 |
| FalunCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| LindsborgCity | 8 mi | 1.8 |
| GypsumCity | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| SalinaCity | 10 mi | 26.3 |
| KippCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| BavariaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RoxburyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4 |
| New CambriaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MarquetteCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| BrookvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| CarltonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| SolomonCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| GalvaCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Assaria, KS in?
- Assaria is in Saline County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Assaria, KS?
- About 521 people live in Assaria, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Assaria?
- Nearby places include Bridgeport (3.5 mi), Mentor (4.2 mi), Smolan (5.8 mi), Falun (7.9 mi), Lindsborg (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023